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1995-1998 Thomas Conventional recall: seats

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 2, 1999. It covers about 2,175 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,175
reported
Jul 2, 1999
owners notified
May 5, 2000

Seats

What is wrong
Vehicle description: school buses. Restraining barriers and reinforcement plates may be installed incorrectly. Nuts used to secure the plate the floor may be missing or the reinforcement plate may be mounted in a non-standard location. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the barriers and plates, install any nuts that are missing, and mount the reinforcement plate correctly.

Recall number 99V173000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 99V173000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1998 Thomas Conventional seats?

Yes. Recall 99V173000, reported on July 2, 1999, covers about 2,175 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V173000?

Dealers will inspect the barriers and plates, install any nuts that are missing, and mount the reinforcement plate correctly.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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